Prospective Student Government Association Executives and Board Officers

Elections for the Student Government Association Executive Board occur every spring semester.

The President, Vice President, and Treasurer of the Student Government Association are voted on by the entire student body. Other Executive Board Positions: Chief of Staff, Parliamentarian, Student Issues Chair, Special Projects Chair, University Affairs Chair, and Diversity and Inclusion Chair are appointed by the President.

Steps to file for 2025-2026 President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary Positions:

• Complete and submit the statement of candidacy form at the bottom of this page between Monday, January 13, and Thursday, March 13 at 5 p.m.
• Within three days of filing the above material, the Elections Committee shall determine the candidate's eligibility and officially verify or not verify the candidate's ability to run for office. Candidates will be notified by email.
• If verified, candidates may prepare and execute a campaign for office one month before election days, closely following the eligibility qualifications and campaign regulations set forth by the Elections Committee. (For more information, refer to bylaw 405.01.)
• Join in on scheduled, mediated debate between candidates should multiple candidates run for the same office.
• Remember that general election voting occurs online on April 2 and 3, 2025.
• If elected, meet with their predecessor to be transitioned into the new role by Monday, April 28.
• Attend the end-of-the-year Student Government Association banquet to be sworn into the new position on April 28.
• Await the first senate meeting of the next semester for pending approval of two-thirds of the student senate.

Prospective Student Government Association Senators

The Student Government Association Senators are voted on by their constituents in their respective college. Should there be an open position on the student senate a special election occurs.

Steps to file for 2025-2026 General Election Senator Position:

• Complete and submit the statement of candidacy form at the bottom of this page before Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m.
• Within three days of filing the above material, the Elections Committee shall determine the candidate's eligibility and officially verify or not verify the candidate's ability to run for office. Candidates will be notified by email.
• If verified, candidates may prepare and execute a campaign for office one month before election days, closely following the eligibility qualifications and campaign regulations set forth by the Elections Committee. (For more information, refer to bylaw 405.01.)
• Remember that general election voting occurs online on April 2 and 3, 2025.
• Await the first senate meeting of the next semester for pending approval of two-thirds of the student senate.